BMW to Recall 1.6 Million Cars Worldwide on Air Bag Safety Concerns

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By

Chase Gummer

July 16, 2014 8:51 a.m. ET

FRANKFURT—BMW AG on Wednesday said it would recall about 1.6 million cars of its 3 series sedans world-wide, as part of an initiative to replace passenger-side front air bags affecting seven major auto makers.

BMW said its recall is voluntary, and it will replace air bags that could explode under certain circumstances. Including other auto...